Holy Cow Y'all!! I did it! I completed my 101 Handmade Days summer project! Its hard to believe that its over!! In some ways it felt like this project would never end... and yet, at the same time, it feels like its just flown by! I have to tell ya, its been been quite the experience. There … [Read more...]
101 Handmade Days: Personalized Pillow Cover
God bless the person who invented iron on vinyl transfer! Seriously!!! Its amazing what you can create! And when you've got an awesome shop like Sip Simmer Serve that is more than willing to work with you on custom pieces, you can make just about anything! Like this personalized pillow … [Read more...]
101 Handmade Days: Simple Sling Bag
Sometimes I have an idea... and instead of trying to figure it all out on my own, I'll head over to Pinterest and see if I can find something along the lines of what I'm looking for. This simple sling bag is just such a project. Its actually a combination of 2 posts and a little bit of a size … [Read more...]
101 Handmade Days: Scrap Fabric Bookmarks
These Scrap Fabric Bookmarks are just so cute! And those tassels add just the right touch! Get the details on how to make your own in this tutorial. I knew the second I saw these little faux-suede tassels EXACTLY what I wanted to make with them. Don't you just love when a project assembles itself … [Read more...]
101 Handmade Days: Vinyl Pouch Wallet
Louise from I'm Feeling Crafty is taking over the blog for today's 101 Handamde Days post :) She is sharing the cutest little vinyl pouch wallet and a tutorial on how to make your own. Take it away Louise! Years ago, I found this little vinyl pouch wallet in a shop for almost 30 bucks! As I was … [Read more...]
101 Handmade Days: DIY Pencil Case Zippy Pouch
I love me some zippy pouches. LOVEEEEEE! I'm slightly addicted to making them in a variety of sizes :) They are definitely my top sellers when I go to craft markets! With Back to school season upon us I decided I needed to make some pencil case zippy pouches! And because I am AWESOME I'm sharing the … [Read more...]
101 Handmade Days: DIY Notebook Cover
Can you believe its already August and some kids are already back in school?!?! This time of year always seems to creep up and suprise me out of nowhere! While I don't have kids of my own, I do love all the deals on the school supplies! I love to stock up on pens, paper, and notebooks! But of course … [Read more...]
101 Handmade Days: Hanging Tea Towel
Growing up we always had a hanging tea towel on our stove in the kitchen. It was so handy and convenient! For as long as I've lived in Texas, I've had making some pretty hanging tea towels on my to do list. I finally got around to it this weekend and I am in LOVE! Ignore the ugly stove and … [Read more...]
101 Handmade Days: Christmas Antlers Pillow
If you follow me on instagram, you would have seen some sneak peeks of a project I was working on :) Originally I was planning to use silver metallic thread... but things didn't go quite as planned... But this project still turned out awesome and I am in LOVE with my Christmas Antlers … [Read more...]
101 Handmade Days: Christmas Stockings
"Not everyone loves the look of quilted things". That seems like such a silly thing to say to a quilting fanatic like me, but its true. And its practical statements like this, from my Mother-in-Law, that keep me asking for her advice. I was all set to make a dozen or more Quilt-as-you-Go Christmas … [Read more...]
101 Handmade Days: Easy Fabric Ornaments
I Love Christmas! Yes, Oh Yes, I do! What better way to celebrate my favorite time of the year than starting 4 months early?!?! Its Christmas in July time folks! :) I've got 10 days of fun Christmas projects lined up... starting with these easy fabric ornaments! With a sewing machine, fun … [Read more...]
101 Handmade Days: Red White and Blue Quilted Pillow
You might have noticed that I'm slightly obsessed with pillows and pillow covers. There is a chance that it *might* be getting out of control... but I think that as long as I give them away, its a safe obsession right?? Please tell me I'm right ;) Anyways... I made another pillow for my in-laws … [Read more...]